At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern by Myrtle Reed
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"At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern" by Myrtle Reed is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against a backdrop of domestic life, the story follows newlyweds Dorothy and Harlan as they navigate their unexpected return to a peculiar mansion inherited from Harlan's Uncle Ebeneezer. The challenges they face in this unfamiliar and unconventional setting hint at deeper themes involving marriage, aspirations, and the quest for comfort in a
home. At the start of the novel, Dorothy and Harlan arrive at the old Judson mansion during a storm, filled with excitement despite the gloomy atmosphere. As they explore the quirky architecture and the odd furniture, their contrasting perspectives become apparent; Dorothy is sensitive to beauty and dreams of a different life, while Harlan is more practical but increasingly aware of their financial limitations. Their interactions reveal the initial strains of their relationship, compounded by the eerie presence of an uninvited cat and the looming shadow of Uncle Ebeneezer's legacy. Amidst this setting, the couple contemplates their future and the expectations of married life, setting the stage for growth and discovery amidst the home's unsettling charm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Reed, Myrtle, 1874-1911 |
|---|---|
| Title | At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Authors -- Fiction |
| Subject | Newlyweds -- Fiction |
| Subject | Hospitality -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26673 |
| Release Date | Sep 20, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 5664 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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